Gateway FX400S 8510754 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 91
Example access point router wireless Ethernet network, Tips & Tricks
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Introduction to networking The most common way to set up a wireless Ethernet network is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a wireless access point router. A DHCP network configuration uses an access point router to automatically assign IP addresses to each computer or network device. Example access point router wireless Ethernet network By using an access point, you can join a wireless Ethernet network and access a wired Ethernet network. The following is an example of an access point wireless Ethernet network that shows how an access point also lets you access the Internet. The network is made up of an access point, a cable or DSL modem, and your computers. The access point is the central control point for the network. Attached to the access point is the cable or DSL modem that provides access to the Internet. Each of the computers or Ethernet-ready devices communicate with the access point using radio waves. If your computer does not have a built-in wireless Ethernet emitter, you need to add a wireless PCI card (desktop), PC card (notebook), or USB adapter. Cable/DSL modem Access point USB wireless adapter Tips & Tricks To add the ability to access a wired Ethernet network to your wireless Ethernet network, connect an access point to the router or use a router that has a built-in access point, such as the Linksys wireless access point router with 4-port switch. For more information about accessing a wired Ethernet, see "Using a wired Ethernet network" on page 87. www.gateway.com 85